Artemisia japonica

Artemisia japonica

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | Hainan | India | Japan | Korea | Kuril Is. | Laos | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | Nepal | Pakistan | Philippines | Russia | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Artemisia
Species:
Artemisia japonica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash